Paint Color Lab Naval SW 6244
Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) has an LRV of 4 and a close match in Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3).
- LRV
- 4light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Cool (blue)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #2F3D4C
- RGB
- 47, 61, 76
- CIE Lab
- 25.1 / -1.4 / -11.0D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Naval in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Gray Valspar 4009-3 | Valspar | 4.69 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Cavalry PPG 1041-7 | PPG | 7 | 5.0 | similar, clearly different |
| Hale Navy BM HC-154 | Benjamin Moore | 8.36 | 5.5 | similar, clearly different |
| Newburyport Blue BM HC-155 | Benjamin Moore | 10.31 | 8.1 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 9.3 | same family only |
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 9.4 | same family only |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 18.8 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 26.1 | same family only |
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Naval on a wall
About Naval
Naval LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) has an LRV of 4, placing it in the dark color range. Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible light reflected from a surface. An LRV this low means the painted surface reflects very little light compared with lighter colors. Naval belongs to the blue color family and has a calculated cool blue undertone. This combination makes surrounding light and contrast especially important when assessing the paint. North-facing rooms generally receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer light. Either condition can affect the perceived balance of a blue shade. Dark colors may also create pronounced contrast beside white trim. Test a large sample on the intended wall and examine it in daytime and evening lighting.
Naval in other brands
Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3) is the closest listed alternative, with an LRV of 4.69 and ΔE 2.1. Its measured difference is close but visible side by side. PPG Cavalry (PPG1041-7) has an LRV of 7 and ΔE 5.0, making it only similar rather than a close match. Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154), with an LRV of 8.36 and ΔE 5.5, also has a noticeable difference. Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) has an LRV of 10.31 and ΔE 8.1. Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7), at LRV 9 and ΔE 9.2, is another broader comparison rather than a near match. These ΔE 2000 values describe numerical color differences. They do not guarantee the same appearance across brands, lighting conditions, or finishes.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076) has an LRV of 6 and ΔE 6.9, making it slightly lighter by reflectance but visibly different in color. Iron Ore (SW 7069) also has an LRV of 6, with ΔE 10.5. Both reflect more light than Naval, although the differences extend beyond brightness alone. For a darker alternative, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has an LRV of 3 and ΔE 9.4. Its lower reflectance makes it the darkest option among these listed alternatives. These choices can help establish different levels of contrast against light trim or nearby walls. When testing them, use consistent sample sizes and compare them beside the materials that will remain in the room. Matte and higher-sheen finishes can also change how much light the surface appears to reflect.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Naval.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.